Colleton County, South Carolina
SC · FIPS 45029 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 38,783 | — | #1,233 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $51,114 | -32.0% | #2,712 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.0 years | +8.0% | #1,507 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $162,500 | -42.4% | #1,971 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $949 | -18.4% | #1,185 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.6% | +55.4% | #2,635 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Colleton County has a population of 38,783, making it the #1,233 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Colleton County is $51,114, ranking #2,712 out of 3,222 counties — 32.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.6% and unemployment stands at 9.8%.
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The median home value in Colleton County is $162,500 (-42.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $949/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.3%.
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85.0% of residents in Colleton County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.3% below the national rate.
About Colleton County, South Carolina
Colleton County, South Carolina has a total population of 38,783, making it the 1,233rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Colleton County is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Colleton County is $51,114, which ranks #2,712 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 32.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8%.
The median home value in Colleton County is $162,500, 42.4% below the national median. Renters in Colleton County pay a median gross rent of $949 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Colleton County, 17.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 38.9 min.
Colleton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 56.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (33.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.6%).
All data for Colleton County, South Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.